Investments
Discover a variety of investment options that best fit your financial goals, including stocks, bonds, and ETFs.
Getting a Slice: How IPO Shares Are Priced and Allotted
Most IPO shares typically go to institutional investors. Brokerages divvy up the rest to retail investors. Initial trading days can offer strong performance but can be volatile, and some IPOs tank.
Closing Market Update
Nasdaq Composite hits record high for fifth straight day, but slide in consumer sentiment burdens rest of market.
New Rules for Fund Names Take Aim at Greenwashing
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently expanded rules that require funds to invest the majority of their assets in investments that reflect the fund's name. Here's what to know.
4 Ways to Approach Falling Interest Rates
Schwab experts on how investors can respond once interest rates begin to fall.
How Much Cash Is Too Much Cash?
Today's relatively high yields from savings accounts and other cash investments are tempting, but don't overdo it.
Is Thematic Investing Right for You?
From artificial intelligence to green energy to the space economy, thematic investing makes it easier to invest in ideas and trends.
Opening Market Update
European political uncertainty and a rising dollar weigh despite a drop in May import and export prices that kept the cooling inflation theme intact. Consumer sentiment data ahead.
Why Smart Investors Know Time Is of the Essence
When putting an investing strategy in place, it can be better to start sooner rather than later. But investors should consider a few critical principles and questions.
Mid-Year Outlook: Fixed Income
Looking into the second half of the year, we are optimistic that returns will be stronger, but also expect volatility to remain elevated.
Market Snapshot | June 2024
Liz Ann Sonders shares her perspective on the U.S. stock market and economy in this monthly Market Snapshot video.